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Alex Bores

D : NY-73 : NY State Assembly
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Alex Bores is a computer scientist turned legislator who positions himself as a leading critic of 'tech oligarchs,' focusing on aggressive AI regulation and corporate accountability. His platform emphasizes curbing the power of major tech firms like OpenAI and Palantir through binding safety standards and liability frameworks.

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Last updated 6/5/2026
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Where this candidate has done the work

Each category shows whether they've engaged substantively, taken a position, or stayed quiet; not a pass/fail grade.

AI Rollout

Weakly Inferred

Advocates for a moratorium on data centers, strict corporate liability for AI-caused harms, and protections against deepfakes.

"Alex warns that OpenAI is pushing for Illinois Senate Bill 3444, which would grant AI companies immunity if their models cause the death... [he gave a] really great answer on the @AOC and @SenSanders data center moratorium bill."
Why this rating

[unverified quote] Depth is maximum as this is his campaign's centerpiece; he passed NY's strongest AI law and has a detailed federal framework. Alignment is very high due to his support for a data center moratorium and opposing immunity for AI companies, directly challenging OpenAI's lobbying efforts.

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depth 10 : alignment 9 : confidence 100%

Worker Rights & Tech-Driven Disempowerment

Weakly Inferred

Supports labor rights against automation displacement and opposes AI's use to undermine human livelihoods.

"AI's promise must not come at the cost of human livelihoods... the best education he ever received was on the picket line."
Why this rating

[unverified quote] Depth is high as he explicitly links tech progress to labor protections and mentions the 'picket line' as formative. Alignment is strong, prioritizing human livelihoods over AI efficiency and citing union health coverage as a model for policy.

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depth 7 : alignment 8 : confidence 90%

Surveillance, Data Privacy & Civil Liberties

Weakly Inferred

Positions himself as a direct opponent of surveillance-heavy firms like Palantir and advocates for 'the strongest AI regulation law' to protect New Yorkers.

"Only Bores gives voters the opportunity to defeat the tech oligarchs... Why Are Palantir and OpenAI Scared of Alex Bores?"
Why this rating

[unverified quote] Depth is near-total given his legislative record on deepfakes and public stance against major surveillance contractors (Palantir). Alignment is very high as he frames tech oligarchs as enemies of democracy and passed the RIOT Act to protect elections from AI interference.

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depth 9 : alignment 9 : confidence 95%

Social Media, Platform Power & Information

Weakly Inferred

Targets 'tech oligarchs' and advocates for breaking the 'stranglehold' of corporate influence and dark money in politics.

"A Congressional Candidate Feared by the Tech Oligarchs... [he] gives voters the opportunity to defeat the tech oligarchs unleashing tsunamis of cash."
Why this rating

[unverified quote] Depth is strong as he explicitly targets the power of tech monopolies in his platform. Alignment is high, utilizing 'oligarch' rhetoric and rejecting corporate PAC money while supporting structural changes to curtail the influence of billionaires.

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depth 8 : alignment 8 : confidence 90%

Financial Technology, Crypto & Predatory Platforms

unknown

While critical of tech oligarchs, he reportedly received significant financial backing from a crypto billionaire.

"Crypto Billionaire Puts $3.5 Million Behind Alex Bores in New York."
Why this rating

Depth is moderate based on news reporting of campaign finance rather than a policy white paper. Alignment is lower (4) because, unlike his stance on other tech sectors, he appears to be a beneficiary of crypto industry spending ($3.5M), which usually signals a less adversarial stance compared to his positions on AI and Big Tech.

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depth 4 : alignment 4 : confidence 70%

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